Fruits Basket: The Final Stage Shares First Look

Fruits Basket: The Final Stage Shares First Look

As a longtime anime enthusiast who has seen more episodes than I care to count, I can confidently say that the announcement of “Fruits Basket: The Final Stage Play” is like manna from heaven for fans like me. Having grown up with the original manga and watching every episode of the anime multiple times, the prospect of seeing my beloved characters come to life on stage is a dream come true.


As an ardent fan, it’s thrilling to see that iconic anime series like “Cowboy Bebop,” “Yu Yu Hakusho,” and “One Piece” have made their way onto live-stage adaptations. But it’s not just television shows that bring anime into our world; in Japan, numerous anime stories have graced the stage through countless performances. Now, the much-anticipated “Fruits Basket” is preparing to make its grand return to the stage, with the final performance set for this fall.

The stage production of “Fruits Basket” is scheduled to debut at Hulic Hall Tokyo from October 18th to October 27th in Japan. Moreover, it has been confirmed that this live-action performance will take place, and a short trailer was also unveiled to offer a glimpse into the appearance of the play for anime enthusiasts.

Fruits Basket The Final Stage Play Trailer

Natsuki Takaya, creator of “Fruits Basket”, shares her thoughts on the forthcoming live-action stage production this fall: “It’s been 18 years since the original manga ended, and 3 years since the anime concluded. At long last, the final episode of the Fruits Basket stage play is here. As I’ve entrusted the production to the stage, I felt a sense of renewal, anticipation, and admiration for this new world of Fruits Basket when I attended the play. I feel a tinge of sadness that it’s ending, but I am even more eager to see how this final stage play will unfold. Your continued support until the end is greatly appreciated.”

If you haven’t had the chance to catch up on Fruits Basket’s anime, the series is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Here’s how the streaming service breaks down the romantic comedy, “Tohru Honda thought her life was headed for misfortune when a family tragedy left her living in a tent. When her small home is discovered by the mysterious Soma clan, she suddenly finds herself living with Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure Soma. But she quickly learns their family has a bizarre secret of their own: when hugged by the opposite sex, they turn into the animals of the Zodiac!”

Curious about the upcoming live-action anime adaptations? Keen to know if Fruits Basket is set to return in the anime realm? Keep tabs with Team Anime at ComicBook for the most recent news regarding the anime world and its live-action equivalents.

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2024-08-22 20:11